DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

CANBERRA

AMENDMENTS, ADOPTED AT LONDON ON 21JUNE2013,

TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS, 1972
IMO Resolution MSC.355(92)

(London, 21June2013)

Not yet in force

[2014] ATNIF 13

Head agreement: [1981] ATS 3

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ANNEX?

RESOLUTION MSC.355(92)
(Adopted on 21 June 2013)

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972

THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,

RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization

concerning the functions of the Committee,

NOTING article X of the International Convention for Safe Containers, 1972 (hereinafter
referred to as "the Convention"), concerning the special procedure for amending the annexes
to the Convention,

HAVING CONSIDERED, at its ninety-second session, proposed amendments to the

Convention in accordance with the procedure set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 of article X of
the Convention,

1. ADOPTS the amendments to the annexes of the Convention, the text of which is set
out in the annex to the present resolution;

2. DETERMINES, in accordance with paragraph 3 of article X of the Convention, that

the said amendments shall enter into force on 1 July 2014 unless, prior to 1 January 2014,
five or more of the Contracting Parties notify the Secretary-General of their objection to the
amendments;

3. REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with paragraph 2 of article X of the

Convention, to communicate the certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the
amendments contained in the annex to all Contracting Parties for their acceptance;

4. ALSO REQUESTS the Secretary-General to inform all Contracting Parties and

Members of the Organization of any request and communication under article X of the
Convention and of the date on which the amendments enter into force.

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ANNEX

DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR SAFE CONTAINERS (CSC), 1972

ANNEX I
REGULATIONS FOR THE TESTING, INSPECTION, APPROVAL
AND MAINTENANCE OF CONTAINERS

Chapter I
Regulations common to all systems of approval

1 After the heading of chapter I, the following text is inserted:

"General Provisions

The following definitions shall be applied for the purpose of this annex:

The letter g means the standard acceleration of gravity; g equals 9.8 mls2.

The word load, when used to describe a physical quantity to which units may be
ascribed, signifies mass.

Maximum operating gross mass or Rating or R means the maximum allowable sum
of the mass of the container and its cargo. The letter R is expressed in units of
mass. Where the annexes are based on gravitational forces derived from this value,
that force, which is an inertial force, is indicated as Rg. ·

Maximum permissible payload or P means the difference between maximum

operating gross mass or rating and tare. The letter Pis expressed in units of mass.
Where the annexes are based on the gravitational forces derived from this value,
that force, which is an inertial force, is indicated as Pg.

·Tare means the mass of the empty container, including permanently affixed ancillary
equipment."

Regulation 1 - Safety Approval Plate

2 Subparagraph 1(b) of regulation 1 is amended as follows:

"(b) On each container, all maximum operating gross mass markings shall be
consistent with the maximum operating gross mass information on the
Safety Approval Plate.";

3 Subparagraph 2(a) is amended as follows:

"(a) The plate shall contain the following information in at least the English or ·
French language:

"CSC SAFETY APPROVAL"

· Country of approval and approval reference
Date (month and year) of manufacture
Manufacturer's identification number of the container or, in the
case of existing containers for which that number is unknown,

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the number allotted by the Administration

Maximum operating gross mass (kg and lbs)
Allowable stacking load for 1.8 g (kg and lbs)
Transverse racking test force (newtons)";

At the end of paragraph 3, a new text is added as follows:

", at or before their next scheduled examination or before any other date approved
by the Administration, provided this is not later than 1 July 2015.";

5 After the existing paragraph 4, a new paragraph 5 is added as follows:

"5 A container, the construction of which was completed prior to 1 July 2014,
may retain the Safety Approval Plate as permitted by the Convention prior to that
date as long as no structural modifications occur to that container.".

Chapter IV
Regulations for approval of existing containers
and new containers not approved at time of manufacture

Regulation 9.:. Approval of existing containers

6 Subparagraphs 1(c) and 1(e) are amended as follows:

"(c) maximum operating gross mass capability;"

"(e) allowable stacking load for 1.8 g {kg and lbs); and"

Regulation 1O - Approval of new containers not approved at time of manufacture

7 Subparagraphs (c) and (e) are amended as follows:

"(c) maximum operating gross mass capability;"

"(e) allowable stacking load for 1.8 g (kg and lbs); and"

Appendix

8 The fourth, fifth and sixth lines of the model of the Safety Approval Plate reproduced
in the appendix are amended as follows:

"MAXIMUM OPERATING GROSS MASS ........ kg ........ lbs

ALLOWABLE STACKING LOAD FOR 1.8 g ........ kg ........ lbs
TRANSVERSE RACKING TEST FORCE ........ newtons"

9 Items 4 to 8 of the appendix are amended as follows:

"4 Maximum operating gross mass (kg and lbs).

5 Allowable stacking load for 1.8 g (kg and lbs).

6 Transverse racking test force (newtons).

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7 End-wall strength to be indicated on plate only if end-walls are designed to

withstand a force of less or greater than 0.4 times the gravitational force by
maximum permissible payload, i.e. 0.4Pg.

8 Side-wall strength to be indicated on plate only if the side-walls are

designed to withstand a force of less or greater than 0.6 times the
gravitational force by maximum permissible payload, i.e. 0.6Pg."

10 The existing paragraphs 10 and 11 are replaced as follows:

"10 One door off stacking strength to be indicated on plate only if the container
is approved for one door off operation. The marking shall show: ALLOWABLE
STACKING LOAD ONE DOOR OFF FOR 1.8 g (... kg ... lbs). This marking shall be
displayed immediately near the stacking test value (see line 5).

11 One door off racking strength to be indicated on plate only if the container is
approved for one door off operation. The marking shall show: TRANSVERSE
RACKING TEST FORCE( ... newtons). This marking shall be displayed immediately
near the racking test value (see line 6)."

ANNEX II
STRUCTURAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

11 After the heading of chapter II, the following text is inserted:

"General Provisions

The following definitions shall be applied for the purpose of this annex:

The letter g means the standard acceleration of gravity; g equals 9.8 m/s2 .

The word load, when used to describe a physical quantity to which units may be
ascribed, signifies mass.

Maximum operating gross mass or Rating or R means the maximum allowable sum
of the mass of the container and its cargo. The letter R is expressed in units of
mass. Where the annexes are based on gravitational forces derived from this value,
that force, which is an inertial force, is indicated as Rg.

Maximum permissible payload or P means the difference between maximum

operating gross mass or rating and tare. The letter P is expressed in units of mass.
Where the annexes are based on the gravitational forces derived from this value,
that force, which is an inertial force, is indicated as Pg.

Tare means the mass of the empty container, including permanently affixed ancillary
equipment."

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12 The first sentence of the Introduction to annex II (Structural safety requirements and
tests) is amended as follows:

"In setting the requirements of this annex, it is implicit that, in all phases of the
operation of containers, the forces as a result of motion, location, stacking and
gravitational effect of the loaded container and external forces will not exceed the
design strength of the container."

13 In section 1 (Lifting), subsection 1(A) (Lifting from corner fittings) the text concerning
test loadings and applied forces is amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES

Internal load:

A uniformly distributed load such that the sum of the mass of container and test load
is equal· to 2R. In the case of a tank container, when the test load of the internal
load plus the tare is less than 2R, a supplementary load, distributed over the length
of the tank, is to be added to the container.

Externally applied forces:

Such as to lift the sum of a mass of 2R in the manner prescribed (under the heading
TEST PROCEDURES)."

14 In section 1 (Lifting), subsection 1(8) {Lifting by any other additional methods) is

replaced with the following:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES TEST PROCEDURES

Internal load: (i) Lifting from fork-lift pockets:

A uniformly distributed load such that the The container shall be placed on bars which
sum of the mass of container and test load is are in the same horizontal plane, one bar
equal to 1.25R. being centred within each fork-lift pocket
which is used for lifting the loaded container.
Externally applied forces: The bars shall be of the same width as the
. forks intended to be used in the handling,
Such as to lift the sum of a mass of 1.25R in and shall project into the fork pocket 75% of
the manner prescribed (under the heading the length of the fork pocket.
TEST PROCEDURES).
Internal load: (ii) Lifting from grappler-arm positions:

A uniformly distributed load such that the The container shall be placed on pads in the
sum of the mass of container and test load is same horizontal plane, one under each
equal to 1.25R. In the case of a tank grappler-arm position. These pads shall be
container, when the test load of the internal of the same sizes as the lifting area of the
load plus the tare is less than 1.25R, grappler arms intended to be used.
a supplementary load, distributed over the.
length of the tank, is to be added to the
container.

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Externally applied forces:

Such as to lift the sum of a mass of 1.25R in

the manner prescribed (under the heading
TEST PROCEDURES).

iii) Other methods:

Where containers are designed to be lifted in

the loaded condition by any method not
mentioned in (A) or (B)(i) and (ii) they shall
also be tested with the internal load and
externally applied forces representative of
the acceleration conditions appropriate to
that method."

15 Paragraphs 1 and 2 of section 2 (STACKING) are amended as follows:

"1 For conditions of international transport where the maximum vertical

acceleration varies significantly from 1.8 g and when the container is reliably and
effectively limited to such conditions of transport, the stacking load may be varied by
the appropriate ratio of acceleration.

2 On successful completion of this test, the container may be rated for the
allowable superimposed static stacking load, which should be indicated on the
Safety Approval Plate against the heading ALLOWABLE STACKING LOAD
FOR 1.8 g (kg and lbs)."

16 In section 2 (STACKING) the text concerning test loadings and applied forces is
amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES

Internal load:
A uniformly distributed load such that the sum of the mass of container and test load
is equal to 1.8R. Tank containers may be tested in the tare condition.
Externally. applied forces:
Such as to subject each of the four top corner fittings to a vertical downward force
equal to 0.25 x 1.8 x the gravitational force of the allowable superimposed static
stacking load."

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17 Section 3 (CONCENTRATED LOADS) is amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES TEST PROCEDURES

(a) On roof

Internal load: The externally applied forces shall be applied

vertically downwards to the outer surface of
None. the weakest area of the roof of the container.

Externally applied forces:

A concentrated gravitational force of 300 kg

(660 lbs) uniformly distributed over an area
of 600 mm x 300 mm (24 in x 12 in).

(b) On floor

Internal load: The test should be made with the container

resting on four level supports under its four
Two concentrated loads each of 2, 730 kg bottom corners in such a manner that the
(6,000 lbs) and each added to the container base structure of the container is free to
floor within a contact area of 142 cm 2 deflect.
(22 sq in).
A testing device loaded to a mass
Externally applied forces: of 5,460 kg (12,000 lbs), that is, 2,730 kg
(6,000 lbs) on each of two surfaces, having,
None. when loaded, a total contact area of 284 cm 2
(44 sq in), that is, 142 cm 2 (22 sq in) on each
surface, the surface width being 180 mm
(7 in) spaced 760 mm (30 in) apart, centre to
centre, should be manoeuvred over the
entire floor area of the container.

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18 The hea.ding and subheading of the text concerning test loadings and applied forces
in section 4 (TRANSVERSE RACKING) are replaced with the following respectively:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES" and "Internal load:".

19 In section 5 (LONGITUDINAL RESTRAINT (STATIC TEST)), the text concerning

test loadings and applied forces is amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES

Internal load:

A uniformly distributed load, such that the sum of the mass of a container and test
load is equal to the maximum operating gross mass or rating R. In the case of
a tank container, when the mass of the internal load plus the tare is less than the
maximum gross mass or rating, R, a supplementary load is to be added to the
container.

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Externally applied forces:

Such as to subject each side of the container to longitudinal compressive and tensile
forces of magnitude Rg, that is, a combined force of 2Rg on the base of the
container as a whole."

20 The first paragraph of section 6 (END-WALLS) is amended as follows:

"The end-walls should be capable of withstanding a force of not less than 0.4 times
the force equal to gravitational force by maximum permissible payload. If, however,
the end-walls are designed to withstand a force of less or greater than 0.4 times the
gravitational force by maximum permissible payload, such a strength factor shall be
indicated on the Safety Approval Plate in accordance with annex I, regulation 1."

21 In section 6 (END-WALLS), the text concerning test loadings and applied forces is
amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES

Internal load:

Such as to subject the inside of an end-wall to a uniformly distributed force of 0.4Pg

or such other force for which the container may be designed.

Externally applied forces:

None."

22 The first paragraph of section 7 (SIDE-WALLS) is amended as follows:

"The side-walls should be capable of withstanding a force of not less than 0.6 times
the force equal to the gravitational force ·by maximum permissible payload.
If, however, the side-walls are designed to withstand a force of less or greater
than 0.6 times the gravitational force by maximum permissible payload, such
a strength factor shall be indicated on the Safety Approval Plate in accordance with
annex I, regulation 1."

23 In section 7 (SIDE-WALLS), the text concerning test loadings and applied forces is
amended as follows:

"TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES

Internal load:
Such as to subject the inside of a side-wall to a uniformly distributed force of 0.6Pg
or such other force for which the container may be designed.

Externally applied forces: None."

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24 The existing section 8 (ONE DOOR OFF OPERATION), is replaced with the
following:

"8 ONE DOOR OFF OPERATION

8.1 Containers with one door removed have a significant reduction in their
ability to withstand racking forces and, potentially, a reduction in stacking strength.
The removal of a door on a container in operation is considered a modification of the
container. Containers must be approved for one door off operation. Such approval
shall be based on test results as set forth below.

8.2 On successful completion of the stacking test the container may be rated
for the allowable superimposed stacking load, which shall be indicated on the Safety
Approval Plate immediately below line 5: ALLOWABLE STACKING LOAD
FOR 1.8 g (kg and lbs) ONE DOOR OFF.

8.3 On successful completion of the racking test the transverse racking test
force shall be indicated on the Safety Approval Plate immediately below line 6:
TRANSVERSE RACKING TEST FORCE ONE DOOR OFF (newtons).

TEST LOAD AND APPLIED FORCES TEST PROCEDURES

Stacking

Internal load:
A uniformly distributed load such that the The test procedures shall be as set forth
sum of the mass of container and test under 2 STACKING
load is equal to 1.8R.

Externally applied forces:

Such as to subject each of the four top
corner fittings to a vertical downward force
equal to 0.25 x 1.8 x the gravitational
force of the allowable superimposed static
stacking load.

Transverse racking

Internal load:.
None. The test procedures shall be as set forth
under 4 TRANSVERSE RACKING
Externally applied forces:
Such as to rack the end structures of the
container sideways. The forces shall be
equal to those for which the container
was designed."

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ANNEX Ill
CONTROL AND VERIFICATION

25 The existing section 4 is replaced with the following:

"4 Structurally sensitive components

4.1 The following components are structurally sensitive and should be

examined for deficiencies in accordance with the following table:

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(i) (ii) {iii) {iv) lvl lvil !vii)

Structurally Serious deficiency Deficiency Restrictions to be applied in case of deficiencies according to column (iii)
sensitive requiring requiring advice to
component immediate owner and Empty container Loaded container
out-of-service restrictions for
Sea transport Other modes Sea transport Other modes
determination transoort
Top rail Local deformation Local deformation to No restriction No restriction Bottom lifting not Bottom lifting not
to the rail i_n the rail in excess of allowed, Top lifting allowed, Top lifting
excess of 60 mm 40 mm or separation allowed only by use allowed only by use of
or separation or or cracks or tears in of spreaders without spreaders without
cracks or tears in the rail material in chains chains
the rail material in excess of 1O mm in
excess of 45 mm in length.
length. (see Note 1)
(see Note 1)

.Note 1: On some designs of tank containers the top rail is not a structurally significant component.
Bottom rail Local deformation Local deformation No restriction No restriction Lifting at (any) Lifting at (any) corner
perpendicular to the perpendicular to the corner fitting not fitting not allowed
rail in excess of 100 rail in excess of 60 allowed
mm or separation mm or separation
cracks or tears in the cracks or tears in the
rail's material in rail's material: in
excess of 75 mm in excess of 25 mm in
length length in the upper
(see Note 2) flange; or
b) of web in any
length (see Note 2)

Note 2: The rails material does not include the rail's bottom flange.
Header Local deformation to Local deformation to Container shall not No restriction Container shall not No restriction
the header in excess the header in excess be overstowed be overstowed
of 80 mm or cracks of 50 mm or cracks
or tears in excess of or tears in excess of
80 mm in length 10 mm in length .

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(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii)

Structurally Serious deficiency Deficiency Restrictions to be applied in case of deficiencies according to column (iii)
sensitive requiring requiring adviceto
component immediate owner and Empty container Loaded container
out-of-service restrictions for
Sea transport Other modes Sea transport Other modes
determination transport
Sill Local deformation to Local deformation to Container shall not No restrictions Container shall not No restrictions
the sill in excess of the sill in excess of be overstowed be overstowed
100 mm or cracks or 60 mm or cracks or
tears in excess of tears in excess of 10
100 mm in len~th. mm in length
Corner posts Local deformation to Local deformation to Container shall not No restrictions Container shall not No restrictions
the post in excess of the post in excess of be overstowed be overstowed
50 mm or cracks or 30 mm or cracks or
tears in excess of tears of any length
50 mm in length

Corner and Missing corner Weld separation of Container shall not Container shall be Container shall not Container shall be
intermediate fittings, any through adjoining be lifted on board a lifted and handled be loaded on board lifted and handled with
fittings .cracks or tears in the components of ship if the damaged with special care a ship. special care
fitting, any 50 mm or less fittings prevent safe
deformation of the lifting or securing.
fitting that precludes
full engagement of
Any reduction in the Container shall be Container shall be Container shall not Container shall be
the securing or lifting thickness of the lifted and handled lifted and handled be lifted by the top lifted and handled with
fittings (see Note 3)
plate containing the with special care with special care corner fittings. special care.
or any weld
top aperture that Container shall not
separation
makes it less than be overatowed when
of adjoining
25 mm thick twistlocks have to be
components
used
in excess of 50 mm
in length
Any reduction in the Container shall not Container shall be Container shall not Container shall be
thickness of the be overstowed when lifted and handled be used with fully lifted and handled with
plate containing the fully automatic with special care automatic twistlocks. special care.
top aperture that twistlocks are to be
makes it less used
than 26 mm thick

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Iii (ii) (iii) (iv) (vi (vii (viii

Structurally Serious deficiency Deficiency Restrictions to be applied in case of deficiencies according to column (iii)
sensitive requiring requiring advice to
component immediate owner and Empty container Loaded container
out-of-service restrictions for
Sea transport Other modes Sea transport Other modes
determination transport
Note 3
The full engagement of securing or lifting fittings is precluded if there is any deformation of the fitting beyond 5 mm from its original plane,
any aperture width greater than 66 mm, any aperture length greater than 127 mm or any reduction in thickness of the plate containing the
too aoerture that makes it less than 23 mm thick.
Understructure Two or more One or two cross No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions No restrictions
adjacent cross members missing or
members missing or detached
detached from the {see Note 4)
bottom rails. 20% or
more of the total More than two cross No restrictions No restrictions Maximum payload Maximum payload
number of cross members missing or shall be restricted to shall be restricted to
members missing or detached 0.5 x p 0.5 x p
detached. {see Notes 4 and 5)
(see Note 4)
Note 4: If onward transport is permitted, it is essential that detached cross members are precluded from falling free.
Note 5: Careful camo discharQe is required as forklift caoabilitv of the understructure miqht be limited.
Locking rods One or more inner One or more outer Container shall not No restriction Container shall not Cargo shall be secured
locking rods are locking rods are be overstowed be overstowed. against the container
non-functional non-functional Cargo shall be frame and the door
{see Note 6) {see Note 6) secured against the shall not be used to
container frame and absorb acceleration
the door shall not be forces - otherwise
used to absorb maximum payload
acceleration forces - shall be restricted to
otherwise maximum 0.5 p
payload shall be
restricted to 0.5 P
Note 6: Some containers are designed and approved {and so recorded on the CSC Plate) to operate with one door open or removed.

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